This gorgeous home offers the ultimate in luxury, custom-built by Kootenia Homes, nestled on 1.35 pristine acres in “The Farms” community of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Spanning 5,832 square feet and featuring four bedrooms and five bathrooms, this high-end home stands as a prime showcase of detailed mid-2000s craftsmanship. This home offers main-level living with a […]
When it comes to making the most of a small backyard, few upgrades pay off as much as a well-designed hot tub deck. A narrow side yard or a tight urban patio can still work, with the right layout and materials. The best deck materials for hot tubs are composite decking, cedar, PVC, pressure-treated lumber, […]
Architectural studio DesignARC has renovated this gorgeous 1960s midcentury ranch house situated in Montecito, on the Central Coast of California. The project was inspired by another of the architect’s homes that caught the owners’ eye. They were looking for a fresh take on their outdated, well-worn abode. Originally from Toronto, Canada, the couple feels at ease […]
Designed by Eric Meglasson together with Copperline Homes, this warm, modern retreat is nestled on a generous lot within Tetherow, the gated high-desert golf resort community on the western outskirts of Bend, Oregon. Encompassing 4,564 square feet of living space, “Skyfall” balances crisp contemporary architecture with an inviting sense of comfort. This home feels like your […]
This modern farmhouse sanctuary, crafted as a dream house for a family of five by Surround Architecture, is nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain Foothills in West Boulder, Colorado. The 6,800-square-foot structure was built to make the most of its one-acre site while enabling the homeowners to live the family life they had […]
Whether you are relaxing by the pool, soaking in a spa, or enjoying time on your patio or balcony, privacy can make your outdoor space feel more peaceful and inviting. From lush hedges and climbing vines to decorative fencing and stylish screens, there are countless ways to create a secluded backyard retreat shielded from neighbors […]
If you have a small backyard, a cramped patio, or neighbors just a little too close for comfort, a well-designed privacy screen can completely transform how you use and enjoy your outdoor space. Many homeowners dream of using their backyard for relaxing, entertaining, or dining al fresco, only to look up and realize the neighbors […]
Known as the Mariposa Garden House, this award-winning indoor-outdoor residence in Boulder, Colorado, was designed by Renée del Gaudio Architecture for a family of three living in the Lower Chautauqua neighborhood at the foot of the Boulder Flatirons. A decade ago, interior designer Stephanie Waddell moved with her husband and young son into an aging […]
The homeowners loved their neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, close to family and friends, with a rural feel (yet close to town), but their existing 1970s tri-level home was in desperate need of a remodel. They turned to KGA Studio Architects to reimagine the house with greater livability, stronger indoor-outdoor connections, and a more beautiful, low-maintenance […]
This wonderful backyard work-from-home shed, designed by Linework Architecture, is located in Seattle, Washington. WORK_shed provides a simple yet elegant space where two working parents can find space of their own while working from home and managing their children. The WORK_shed began as an email from a former client with the subject, “Tiny Project?” With […]
